Comparison of current distribution based on tissue inhomogeneity in magnetic stimulation for treatment of urinary incontinence

Four experimental models having different body part structures and two computer models of the female pelvic region were constructed and used to measure the distribution of induced current based on tissue conductivity. This paper reports the current distribution in the female abdomen obtained using e...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on magnetics 2005-10, Vol.41 (10), p.4155-4157
Main Authors: Odagaki, M., Suga, K., Sasaki, T., Hosaka, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Coils
Computer simulation
Conductivity
Conductors
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Current distribution
Current measurement
Distributed computing
Eddy-current distribution
Exact sciences and technology
Magnetic stimulation
Magnetism
Materials science
Muscles
Other topics in materials science
Physics
urinary incontinence
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Summary:Four experimental models having different body part structures and two computer models of the female pelvic region were constructed and used to measure the distribution of induced current based on tissue conductivity. This paper reports the current distribution in the female abdomen obtained using experimental and computer models in the magnetic stimulation method for the treatment of urinary incontinence. In addition, the influences of tissue inhomogeneity are discussed. Magnetic stimulation has been reported to be effective for the treatment of urinary incontinence. However, little is known about the distribution of current in the body, and it is necessary to develop magnetic stimulators that more efficiently stimulate muscles and nerves and that are more convenient compared to presently available stimulators.
ISSN:0018-9464
1941-0069
DOI:10.1109/TMAG.2005.854852